---
title: Particles
date: 2024-06-04
description: Particles are a fun way to add some visual flair to your website. They can be used to create a sense of depth, movement, and interactivity.
author: dillionverma
published: true
---

<ComponentPreview name="particles-demo" />

## Installation

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```bash
npx shadcn@latest add @magicui/particles
```

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<Steps>

<Step>Copy and paste the following code into your project.</Step>

<ComponentSource name="particles" />

<Step>Update the import paths to match your project setup.</Step>

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## Usage

```tsx showLineNumbers
import { Particles } from "@/components/ui/particles"
```

```tsx showLineNumbers
<div className="relative h-[500px] w-full overflow-hidden">
  <Particles />
</div>
```

## Props

| Prop        | Type      | Default   | Description                      |
| ----------- | --------- | --------- | -------------------------------- |
| `className` | `string`  | `-`       | The class name for the component |
| `quantity`  | `number`  | `100`     | The number of particles          |
| `staticity` | `number`  | `50`      | The staticity of the particles   |
| `ease`      | `number`  | `50`      | The ease of the particles        |
| `size`      | `number`  | `0.4`     | The size of the particles        |
| `refresh`   | `boolean` | `false`   | Whether to refresh the particles |
| `color`     | `string`  | `#ffffff` | The color of the particles       |
| `vx`        | `number`  | `0`       | The x velocity of the particles  |
| `vy`        | `number`  | `0`       | The y velocity of the particles  |
